In the initial âexpandingâ phase, lymphatic fluid flows at an increased rate and volume from an affected joint to the draining LN via afferent lymphatic vessels. The LN volume expands, presumably to accommodate the influx of cells and lymph exiting the inflamed synovium.
Other signs and symptoms of COPD may include: 1  Shortness of breath, especially during physical activities. 2  Wheezing. 3  Chest tightness.  Having to clear your throat first thing in the morning, due to excess mucus in your 1  lungs. A chronic cough that may produce mucus (sputum) that may be clear, white, yellow or greenish.
With COPD and flu, you may also have the following signs and symptoms: 1  Fever (usually high). 2  Severe aches and pains in the joints and muscles and around the eyes. 3  Generalized weakness. 4  Ill appearance with warm, flushed skin and red, watery eyes. 5  Headache. 6  Sore throat and watery discharge from the nose.ith COPD and flu, you may also have the following signs and symptoms: 1  Fever (usually high). 2  Severe aches and pains in the joints and muscles and around the eyes. 3  Generalized weakness. 4  Ill appearance with warm, flushed skin and red, watery eyes. 5  Headache. 6  Sore throat and watery discharge from the nose.